SEED READ ACT
12 – 19 August 2023, Salecina, Maloja CH
Let’s use the luxury of one week in one place, Salecina, to deep dive into the topics of climate change, ecological crisis and social justice – and to develop creative strategies of expression.
Finding ourselves in smaller group, we propose to take the time and space to develop formats that can be shared at the end of the week – and repeated, showed or organized with others in other places, spreading out of Rondewu.
During this week, we want to offer a space for experimentation, working in a movement between trying things out / sharing them to an outside-eye / experimenting further until a final showing at the end of the week.
As always in Rondewu, we learn and grow with and from each other : we will propose some more or less guided workshops to inspire us on our expressive journey, as well as rely on the knowledges, skills, inspirations and motivations present in the group. There will be space for ideas, propositions, actions coming from the present participants.
WORKSHOPS:
Traces of Historical Environmental Activism in Salecina
Together we will engage in a historical research of Salecina’s activist past. Sources from the library and maybe other places will be researched and given a voice through us. We can find out about the political situations, the problems as well as the solutions and use this understanding in multiple ways for our current situation.
Melma – a microscopic experimental trip.
Workshop activity with microscopes.
Melma crew will join rondewu week.
Let’s embark on a journey of participatory biogeography, an interdisciplinary approach aimed at forging a profound connection with a distinctive environment and transforming an artistic itinerary into a deep experience. We will delve into the fascinating interplay between the macroscopic and microscopic worlds, revealing the hidden density of the microscopic life within the larger environment of Salecina.
By using optical tools to expand our perception, we will gain a fresh perspective on the surroundings. Together with participants, our goal is to unveil the web of symbiotic relationships that exist in this unique ecosystem.
Zine Station
Apart from scheduled activities, there will be wide room to organise something spontaneously on spot if you feel like it. In the end it is also very much up to the participants how the week looks like and develops.
If you want to have any confrontation before getting in the Swiss Alps with the Orga-team drop a line here (rondewu[a]immerda[dot]ch)
Note:
-> The participation in the activities is optional: everyone can put their own focus and choose what they want to do or take a break if necessary.
-> Language: all contents will be provided in English and if necessary interpreted to Italian or German.